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18 Things That Used To Be Affordable In America

BuzzFeed·Julia Corrigan·18 days ago
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It's a tumultuous time for many in the United States right now, politically, financially, and everything in between. Recently, this BuzzFeed article shared people's answers to the question, "What used to feel 'normal' and 'affordable' in America just 5 to 10 years ago but now feels completely broken and impossible for regular people?" and even more people shared answers in response. Here are some of the best: 1. "Owning a pet. A yearly wellness check for a fairly young pet is hundreds of dollars. If they require specialty food or medication, it’s a fortune. Overnight in a kennel is worse than a hotel, and 'pet friendly' hotels charge $25 to $75 per night if your pet travels with you. I love my dog, but it's a big bite out of my budget (pun intended). Pet insurance isn't cheap, and a serious illness is financially devastating." 2. "Corporations have pushed off their responsibilities onto the government. Your company used to pay your insurance, your retirement, and performance pay.…

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